Kajaani Fest

A high-class music festival full of famous performers around the Kajaanihalli sports hall in the centre of Kajaani.

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Living in Kainuu

Why Jaana Chose Kuhmo

Jaana Koistinen, a nature and culture enthusiast and a parent of two children chose Kuhmo for reasons that are equally appreciated by newcomers and by those who have always lived there.

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Raate Marathon and March

Raate Marathon and Raate March are organized on the historical sites of Winter War. There are suitable options for the whole family to participate.

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Eino Leino House Book Days

The annual Paltaniemi Days and Eino Leino House Book Days in July are a combination of sales event, presentations, lectures, concerts, meeting old and new acquaintances and attending evening events.

A Region of Tar Burners

The history of tar making dates back thousands of years. The technique used traditionally used in Finland was tar burning in a pit, i.e. dry distillation of wood. The tar barrels were transported to Oulu in the coast by boat. The large rapids of River Kajaaninjoki were the biggest obstacles for the oarsmen rowing tar barrels to Oulu. The canals built in the rapids of River Kajaaninjoki were the solution.

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Kainuu Open

Kainuu Open is the culmination of the Kainuu golf season. It is played annually on the three golf courses of Kainuu. Katinkulta Golf, Kajaani Golf and Paltamo Golf courses are played on consecutive days.

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Ärjä Art Festival

Ärjä art festival, arranged every other year, offers its guests ecological themes and performing arts on the beautiful island.

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Big Friday

Big Friday is an annual networking and business event bringing up the know-how of businesses in the region.

Kajaani City Theater

The theater has an ambitious and open-minded approach towards arts, society at large and manifestations of diversity in human experience, with regional perspective.

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Raate Road

Raate Road in Suomussalmi, about 18 km long and ending at frontier barriers, was the scene of two decisive Winter War battles.

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Vuokatti-hiihto Skiing Event

The snow certainty of Vuokatti Hiihto, the best prepared ski tracks, experienced organisation and snow covered hilly landscape guarantee a skiing experience for both amateurs and top-class athletes!

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Kekrifest

The annual Kekrifest, entertaining especially the heavy music enthusiasts, is arranged in October at Kajaanihalli.

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Vuokatin Vaellus

Vuokatin Vaellus is the autumn season-opening event gathering hiking and yoga enthusiasts together in the hilly landscapes of Vuokatti. The event is suitable for everyone, even families.